RI · MSA 39300
Providence-Warwick construction cost per square foot
By Severance Calculator Editorial · Updated
Regional baseline
The Providence-Warwick MSA sits in the New England Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $217). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $385,900 median home value across the multi-state (RI-MA) MSA. East Side Providence, East Greenwich, and Barrington run above the regional median.
Why the Providence-Warwick metro modifier matters
BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Providence-Warwick MSA averaged $81,911 in 2024 (computed from the NAICS-236+238 subsector aggregate), a modifier of 1.011 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — essentially at the national mean.
Local labor market
Rhode Island has meaningful union presence in residential and light-commercial construction. The state's old (pre-1940) housing stock drives lead and asbestos abatement scope on rebuilds; coastal Bristol and Newport County ZIPs add wind-zone considerations.
Post-disaster reconstruction premium
Nor'easters, hurricanes (Bob 1991, Irene 2011, Sandy 2012 brought storm surge), ice storms, and coastal flooding drive most claim activity. Coastal ZIPs require NFIP or private flood coverage for storm-surge exposure; flood is NOT covered by Coverage A.
FAQ — Providence-Warwick construction cost
- What does it cost per square foot to rebuild a home in Providence-Warwick?
- The Providence-Warwick MSA sits in the New England Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $217). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $385,900 median home value across the multi-state (RI-MA) MSA. East Side Providence, East Greenwich, and Barrington run above the regional median.
- Why is Providence-Warwick more or less expensive than the regional median?
- BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Providence-Warwick MSA averaged $81,911 in 2024 (computed from the NAICS-236+238 subsector aggregate), a modifier of 1.011 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — essentially at the national mean.
- What does the Providence-Warwick labor market look like for residential construction?
- Rhode Island has meaningful union presence in residential and light-commercial construction. The state's old (pre-1940) housing stock drives lead and asbestos abatement scope on rebuilds; coastal Bristol and Newport County ZIPs add wind-zone considerations.
- How do post-disaster events change rebuild cost in Providence-Warwick?
- Nor'easters, hurricanes (Bob 1991, Irene 2011, Sandy 2012 brought storm surge), ice storms, and coastal flooding drive most claim activity. Coastal ZIPs require NFIP or private flood coverage for storm-surge exposure; flood is NOT covered by Coverage A.